EP1449499A2 - Device for determing the length of a middle ear prosthesis - Google Patents

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EP1449499A2
EP1449499A2 EP04001144A EP04001144A EP1449499A2 EP 1449499 A2 EP1449499 A2 EP 1449499A2 EP 04001144 A EP04001144 A EP 04001144A EP 04001144 A EP04001144 A EP 04001144A EP 1449499 A2 EP1449499 A2 EP 1449499A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
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    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B2017/0023—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets disposable
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B2017/00681—Aspects not otherwise provided for
    • A61B2017/00707—Dummies, phantoms; Devices simulating patient or parts of patient
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    • A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
    • A61B90/06—Measuring instruments not otherwise provided for
    • A61B2090/061—Measuring instruments not otherwise provided for for measuring dimensions, e.g. length
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/02—Prostheses implantable into the body
    • A61F2/18—Internal ear or nose parts, e.g. ear-drums
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  • the invention relates to a device for determining the Length of a middle ear prosthesis.
  • the anatomical features of the ear at different people within certain limits it is necessary to use an auditory ossicle prosthesis their dimension to the special conditions of the Ohres, where it is to be used, is adjusted. It In particular, the distance between eardrum and the stirrup footplate in a total reconstruction or the Distance between eardrum and stapes heads at one Partial reconstruction can be determined.
  • prosthetic dummies in different Sizes in particular with different lengths, made Edelstrahl are used.
  • the prosthesis dummies are introduced into the middle ear during surgery until the in size tuning prosthesis dummy was found.
  • the clinic usually sterilized by steam sterilization again and thus stand for a new sizing to disposal.
  • the prosthetic dummies are naturally quite small. A sterilization is therefore relatively difficult to handle. Around to achieve sufficient sterilization, must first exactly defined cleaning process can be performed. Because the prosthetic dummies are so small, so is the Risk that they are in the sterilization or in the course of pre-cleaning can be lost. Since the prosthetic dummies out Sterilisability and durability of metal, especially stainless steel, they are right heavy. That means they are at their tentative placement in the middle ear can tip over so that a correct Determining the size of the appropriate prosthesis much skill required.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device for Determine the length of a middle ear prosthesis the dentures dummies in an easy-to-use manner Be provided and in the no sterilization necessary is.
  • a middle ear prosthesis are differently sized prosthesis dummy attached to a base part. You will be through this Arrangement presented in a clear way to the doctor and can not be lost.
  • the device further comprises an applicator with which the prosthetic dummies in the operation in a safe way to determine the length of the appropriate Middle ear prosthesis can be inserted into the middle ear.
  • the base to which the dummy prostheses are attached can take on different shapes and sizes. Round, polygonal and tree or rod-shaped configurations have it proven in practice to be particularly advantageous.
  • the size the base part depends on the number of prosthetic dummies and their method of attachment. In practice it has become a size of 2.5 cm proven.
  • the base part can consist of different materials. Plastic has proven to be a sterile and easy and inexpensive for example, to be processed by injection molding Material proven for the base part.
  • the dummy prostheses are by means of thin webs on the base part attached. These webs can be made by hand using For example, tweezers are easily broken to the Dummy dummy to separate from the base and the applicator to fix.
  • the applicator preferably consists of a rod, the its one end a pliers-shaped receiving part for recording the prosthetic dummy has.
  • He can be different Materials, in particular of metal or plastic, be prepared.
  • the pliers-shaped receiving part resilient is trained. It is also advantageous for this reason if the inside of the pliers-shaped receiving part is roughened.
  • Prosthesis Dummy and the applicator are preferably sterile packed and thus stand without any previous sterilization must be ready for use immediately. After this the correct length was determined for the future prosthesis, The prosthesis dummies are disposed of, which gives you the saves critical cleaning and sterilization and thus the Eliminating the risk of transmission of infection.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in perspective view the base part of the device according to the invention for Determining the length of a middle ear prosthesis with attached Prosthetic dummies.
  • the base part 10 is in shape here a rounded octagon formed.
  • On each of its pages is attached via a web 20 a dummy prosthesis 30.
  • FIG. 2 shows in a perspective partial view a Embodiment of the applicator 40 of the device according to the invention to determine the length of a middle ear prosthesis.
  • the Applicator 40 consists of a rod 50 and a forceps-shaped Receiving part 60.
  • the receiving part 60 is a dummy prosthesis 30 and can be easily with the applicator be tentatively introduced into the middle ear to the determine the appropriate size of the future prosthesis.

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The base (10), which can be of a round, polygonal, or any other suitable shape, is fitted with a number of samples (30) of prostheses used to replace the auditory oscicles. Each of the samples (30) is joined to the outer edge of the base (10) with a radial positioned bridge (20), which can be easily broken off in order to remove one of the samples (30). An applicator assembled of a stick-shaped handle and a V-shaped holding area, attached to the handle in a right angle, is also part of the set.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese.The invention relates to a device for determining the Length of a middle ear prosthesis.

Um bei ganz oder teilweise fehlenden Gehörknöchelchen des menschlichen Mittelohrs den Schall vom Trommelfell zum Steigbügel oder zur Steigbügelfußplatte, die das Mittelohr vom Innenohr trennt, zu übertragen, werden Gehörknöchelchenprothesen verwendet. Da die anatomischen Gegebenheiten des Ohres bei verschiedenen Menschen in gewissen Grenzen unterschiedlich sind, ist es notwendig, eine Gehörknöchelchenprothese zu verwenden, deren Abmessung an die speziellen Gegebenheiten des Ohres, bei dem sie eingesetzt werden soll, angepasst ist. Es muss hier insbesondere der Abstand zwischen Trommelfell und der Steigbügelfußplatte bei einer Totalrekonstruktion oder der Abstand zwischen Trommelfell und Steigbügelköpfchen bei einer Partialrekonstruktion bestimmt werden.To completely or partially missing ossicles of the human middle ear the sound from the eardrum to the stirrup or to the stirrup footplate, which is the middle ear of the Inner ear separates, transfer, become ossicles prosthetic used. As the anatomical features of the ear at different people within certain limits it is necessary to use an auditory ossicle prosthesis, their dimension to the special conditions of the Ohres, where it is to be used, is adjusted. It In particular, the distance between eardrum and the stirrup footplate in a total reconstruction or the Distance between eardrum and stapes heads at one Partial reconstruction can be determined.

Bisher werden dazu Prothesenattrappen in unterschiedlichen Größen, insbesondere mit unterschiedlichen Längen, die aus Edelstrahl hergestellt sind, verwendet. Die Prothesenattrappen werden bei der Operation in das Mittelohr eingeführt, bis die in der Größe stimmende Prothesenattrappe gefunden wurde. Nach der Bestimmung der Größe werden diese Prothesenattrappen in der Klinik in der Regel mittels Dampfsterilisation wieder sterilisiert und stehen somit für eine erneute Größenbestimmung zur Verfügung.So far, prosthetic dummies in different Sizes, in particular with different lengths, made Edelstrahl are used. The prosthesis dummies are introduced into the middle ear during surgery until the in size tuning prosthesis dummy was found. To In determining the size of these prosthetic dummies The clinic usually sterilized by steam sterilization again and thus stand for a new sizing to disposal.

Die Prothesenattrappen sind naturgemäß recht klein. Eine Sterilisation ist daher in ihrer Handhabung relativ schwierig. Um eine ausreichende Sterilisation zu erzielen, muss vorher ein genau definiertes Reinigungsverfahren durchgeführt werden. Weil die Prothesenattrappen so klein sind, besteht auch das Risiko, dass sie bei der Sterilisation oder im Zuge der Vorreinigung verloren gehen können. Da die Prothesenattrappen aus Gründen der Sterilisierbarkeit und Haltbarkeit aus Metall, insbesondere Edelstahl, hergestellt werden, sind sie recht schwer. Das bedeutet, dass sie bei ihrer versuchsweisen Platzierung im Mittelohr umkippen können, so dass eine korrekte Ermittlung der Größe der passenden Prothese viel Geschick verlangt.The prosthetic dummies are naturally quite small. A sterilization is therefore relatively difficult to handle. Around to achieve sufficient sterilization, must first exactly defined cleaning process can be performed. Because the prosthetic dummies are so small, so is the Risk that they are in the sterilization or in the course of pre-cleaning can be lost. Since the prosthetic dummies out Sterilisability and durability of metal, especially stainless steel, they are right heavy. That means they are at their tentative placement in the middle ear can tip over so that a correct Determining the size of the appropriate prosthesis much skill required.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese anzugeben, bei der die Prothesenattrappen in leicht zu handhabender Weise zur Verfügung gestellt werden und bei der auch keine Sterilisation notwendig ist.The invention has for its object to provide a device for Determine the length of a middle ear prosthesis the dentures dummies in an easy-to-use manner Be provided and in the no sterilization necessary is.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese, die die im Hauptanspruch aufgeführten Merkmale aufweist, gelöst. Die Unteransprüche geben bevorzugte Weiterbildungen an.The stated object is achieved by the device for determining the length of a middle ear prosthesis that the Has listed in the main claim features solved. The Subclaims indicate preferred developments.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese sind verschieden große Prothesenattrappen an einem Basisteil befestigt. Sie werden durch diese Anordnung in übersichtlicher Weise dem Arzt präsentiert und können nicht verloren gehen. Die Vorrichtung umfasst ferner einen Applikator, mit dem die Prothesenattrappen bei der Operation in sicherer Weise zur Ermittlung der Länge der passenden Mittelohrprothese in das Mittelohr eingeführt werden können.In the inventive device for determining the length A middle ear prosthesis are differently sized prosthesis dummy attached to a base part. You will be through this Arrangement presented in a clear way to the doctor and can not be lost. The device further comprises an applicator with which the prosthetic dummies in the operation in a safe way to determine the length of the appropriate Middle ear prosthesis can be inserted into the middle ear.

Das Basisteil, an dem die Prothesenattrappen befestigt sind, kann verschiedene Formen und Größen annehmen. Runde, vieleckige und baum- oder stabförmige Ausgestaltungen haben sich dabei in der Praxis als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen. Die Größe des Basisteils richtet sich nach der Anzahl der Prothesenattrappen und ihrer Befestigungsweise. In der Praxis hat sich ein Größe von 2,5 cm bewährt.The base to which the dummy prostheses are attached can take on different shapes and sizes. Round, polygonal and tree or rod-shaped configurations have it proven in practice to be particularly advantageous. The size the base part depends on the number of prosthetic dummies and their method of attachment. In practice it has become a size of 2.5 cm proven.

Das Basisteil kann aus verschiedenen Materialien bestehen. Kunststoff hat sich als ein steriles und leicht und kostengünstig beispielsweise durch einen Spritzguss zu verarbeitendes Material für das Basisteil bewährt.The base part can consist of different materials. Plastic has proven to be a sterile and easy and inexpensive for example, to be processed by injection molding Material proven for the base part.

Die Prothesenattrappen sind mittels dünner Stege am Basisteil befestigt. Diese Stege können von Hand unter Verwendung von beispielsweise einer Pinzette leicht gebrochen werden, um die Prothesenattrappe vom Basisteil zu trennen und am Applikator zu befestigen.The dummy prostheses are by means of thin webs on the base part attached. These webs can be made by hand using For example, tweezers are easily broken to the Dummy dummy to separate from the base and the applicator to fix.

Auch bei den Prothesenattrappen ist es sinnvoll, wenn sie aus Kunststoff hergestellt sind. Sie können dann beispielsweise zusammen mit dem Basisteil in einem Spritzgussverfahren leicht und kostengünstig hergestellt werden. Kunststoff ist im Vergleich zu Metall, aus dem bisher bekannte Prothesenattrappen hergestellt waren, ein relativ leichtes Material, so dass die Prothesenattrappen somit auch ein geringeres Gewicht aufweisen. Beim versuchsweisen Einbringen der Prothesenattrappen ins Mittelohr besteht somit eine kleinere Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass die Prothesenattrappen umfallen, so dass die Ermittlung der passenden Größe in zuverlässigerer Weise erfolgen kann. Sollte der Kunststoff für die Prothesenattrappe nicht die benötigte Festigkeit liefern, so kann die Prothesenattrappe zur Versteifung einen Kern aus Metall erhalten, oder man kann durch den gezielten Einsatz von Metallkernen eine gewünschte Gewichtsverlagerung zum besseren Handling erzeugen.Even with the prosthetic dummies, it makes sense, if they look Plastic are made. You can then, for example together with the base part in an injection molding process easily and manufactured inexpensively. Plastic is compared to metal, from the previously known prosthesis dummies were made of a relatively light material, so that the Dummy prostheses thus also have a lower weight. When experimentally introducing the prosthesis dummies ins Middle ear is thus a smaller probability that the prosthetic dummies fall over, so that the determination of the suitable size can be done in a reliable manner. Should the plastic for the prosthesis dummy not the needed To provide strength, so the prosthesis dummy for stiffening get a metal core, or you can by the targeted use of metal cores a desired weight shift generate for better handling.

Der Applikator besteht vorzugsweise aus einem Stab, der an seinem einen Ende einen zangenförmigen Aufnahmeteil zum Aufnehmen der Prothesenattrappe aufweist. Er kann aus verschiedenen Materialien, insbesondere aus Metall oder Kunststoff, hergestellt sein. Um die Prothesenattrappe sicher zu halten, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der zangenförmige Aufnahmeteil federnd ausgebildet ist. Es ist aus diesem Grund auch von Vorteil, wenn die Innenseite des zangenförmigen Aufnahmeteils aufgeraut ist.The applicator preferably consists of a rod, the its one end a pliers-shaped receiving part for recording the prosthetic dummy has. He can be different Materials, in particular of metal or plastic, be prepared. To keep the prosthesis dummy safe, it is advantageous if the pliers-shaped receiving part resilient is trained. It is also advantageous for this reason if the inside of the pliers-shaped receiving part is roughened.

Die einzelnen Teile der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, also das Basisteil mit den daran befestigten verschieden langen Prothesenattrappen und der Applikator, sind vorzugsweise steril verpackt und stehen somit, ohne dass eine vorherige Sterilisation erfolgen muss, sofort zur Anwendung bereit. Nachdem die richtige Länge für die spätere Prothese ermittelt wurde, werden die Prothesenattrappen entsorgt, wodurch man sich die kritische Reinigung und Sterilisation erspart und somit das Risiko einer Infektübertragung ausräumt.The individual parts of the device according to the invention, ie the base part with attached different lengths Prosthesis Dummy and the applicator are preferably sterile packed and thus stand without any previous sterilization must be ready for use immediately. After this the correct length was determined for the future prosthesis, The prosthesis dummies are disposed of, which gives you the saves critical cleaning and sterilization and thus the Eliminating the risk of transmission of infection.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese wird nachfolgend anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnung erläutert. In den Zeichnungen sind gleiche Elemente in allen Zeichnungsfiguren mit den gleichen Bezugszahlen gekennzeichnet.An embodiment of an inventively designed Device for determining the length of a middle ear prosthesis will be explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings are the same elements in all drawing figures marked with the same reference numbers.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
einen perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform des Basisteils der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit daran befestigten Prothesenattrappen; und
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eine perspektivische Teilansicht einer Ausführungsform des Applikators der erfindungemäßen Vorrichtung mit einer darin aufgenommenen Prothesenattrappe.
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Fig. 1
a perspective view of an embodiment of the base part of the device according to the invention with dummy prostheses attached thereto; and
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a partial perspective view of an embodiment of the applicator of erfindungemäßen device with a prosthesis dummy received therein.

Die Figur 1 zeigt in perspektivischer Darstellung eine Ausführungsform des Basisteils der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese mit daran befestigten Prothesenattrappen. Das Basisteil 10 ist hier in Form eines gerundeten Achtecks ausgebildet. An jeder seiner Seiten ist über einen Steg 20 eine Prothesenattrappe 30 befestigt.FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in perspective view the base part of the device according to the invention for Determining the length of a middle ear prosthesis with attached Prosthetic dummies. The base part 10 is in shape here a rounded octagon formed. On each of its pages is attached via a web 20 a dummy prosthesis 30.

Die Figur 2 zeigt in einer perspektivischen Teilansicht eine Ausführungsform des Applikators 40 der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese. Der Applikator 40 besteht aus einem Stab 50 und einem zangenförmigen Aufnahmeteil 60. Im Aufnahmeteil 60 ist eine Prothesenattrappe 30 untergebracht und kann so leicht mit dem Applikator versuchsweise in das Mittelohr eingebracht werden, um die passende Größe der späteren Prothese zu ermitteln. FIG. 2 shows in a perspective partial view a Embodiment of the applicator 40 of the device according to the invention to determine the length of a middle ear prosthesis. Of the Applicator 40 consists of a rod 50 and a forceps-shaped Receiving part 60. In the receiving part 60 is a dummy prosthesis 30 and can be easily with the applicator be tentatively introduced into the middle ear to the determine the appropriate size of the future prosthesis.

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Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung der Länge einer Mittelohrprothese, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ein Basisteil (10), an dem verschieden lange Prothesenattrappen (30) befestigt sind, und einen Applikator (40), mit dem diese Prothesenattrappen (30) nach dem Lösen vom Basisteil (10) während einer Operation in das Mittelohr eingeführt werden, umfasst.Device for determining the length of a middle ear prosthesis, characterized in that it comprises a base part (10) to which different lengths of prosthesis dummy (30) are fastened, and an applicator (40) with which these prosthesis dummy (30) after release from the base part (30) 10) are introduced into the middle ear during surgery. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Basisteil (10) eine runde, eine eckige, eine baumförmige oder eine stabförmige Form aufweist.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the base part (10) has a round, an angular, a tree-shaped or a rod-shaped form. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Basisteil (10) aus Kunststoff besteht.Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the base part (10) consists of plastic. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Basisteil (10) eine Größe von ca. 2,5 cm aufweist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base part (10) has a size of about 2.5 cm. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Prothesenattrappen (30) mittels dünner und manuell brechbarer Stege (20) mit dem Basisteil (10) verbunden sind.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the prosthesis dummy (30) by means of thin and manually breakable webs (20) are connected to the base part (10). Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Prothesenattrappen (30) aus Kunststoff hergestellt sind. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dummy prostheses (30) are made of plastic. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Prothesenattrappen (30) einen Kern aus Metall aufweisen.Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the dummy prostheses (30) have a core of metal. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Applikator (40) aus einem Stab (50) besteht, der an einem Ende einen zangenförmige Aufnahmeteil (60) zum Aufnehmen einer Prothesenattrappe (30) aufweist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the applicator (40) consists of a rod (50) having at one end a forceps-shaped receiving part (60) for receiving a prosthesis dummy (30). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Applikator (40) aus Metall oder Kunststoff hergestellt ist.Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the applicator (40) is made of metal or plastic. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zangenförmige Aufnahmeteil (60) federnd ausgebildet ist.Apparatus according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the forceps-shaped receiving part (60) is resilient. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Innenseite des zangenförmigen Aufnahmeteils (60) aufgeraut ist.Device according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the inside of the pliers-shaped receiving part (60) is roughened. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die einzelnen Teile der Vorrichtung in einer Verpackung steril verpackt sind.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the individual parts of the device are packaged in a sterile packaging.
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